Category: from the interwebs
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Rob Reads: 10 Ways for Divorced Dads to Stay Connected to Their Kids | All Pro Dad
A decent read, and good advice for all the divorced; though it doesn’t say much about those of us who are out-of-state dads.
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My 15 most influential movies
One of The Auteur’s Facebook friends challenged another friend to list their 15 most influential movies. I’m posting about this on my alter-ego Facebook page, but I decided to take the opportunity to expand on said list. Challenge accepted. So here are my 15 most influential movies… Fight Club –…
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Mitch Albom: When did fathers become expendable? | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
Mitch Albom: When did fathers become expendable? | Detroit Free Press | freep.com. The first time I ever heard of Mitch Albom, was when he was just a sportswriter for the Detroit Free Press. Although I think he has tried to branch out a bit much over couple decades, I…
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Rob Reads: A Dad’s Letter to His Son About the Only Good Reason to Get Married | Kelly M. Flanagan
A good one. I originally planned to share this one a few weeks ago.
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Do not go gentle into that good night- Poets.org – Poetry, Poems, Bios & More
This audio reading on this is a little corny, but this poem always comes to mind whenever I’m down and it seems like all hope is lost Do not go gentle into that good night- Poets.org – Poetry, Poems, Bios & More. Personally, I’ve always liked Rodney Dangerfield’s rendition in…
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Rob Reads: If— by Rudyard Kipling : The Poetry Foundation
A great poem that speaks volumes to both fathers and sons.
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OddCrunch
An interesting story about divorce, but maybe not the kind of divorce you’d probably expect me to post here, given the nature of my blog. Click on the link below before you read my thoughts. Spoilers follow. OddCrunch. I’m really torn on this one. I hear A LOT of people…
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In defense of Planet Fitness
Is Planet Fitness really a gym? In this 2014 ‘All-Time Top 10’ classic, I push back against the ‘gym rat’ elite to defend the importance of judgment-free spaces. Now updated with a 2026 perspective on accessibility, intimidation, and why choosing a space where you feel safe is the first step…
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to de-friend or not to de-friend
In the Article “Science proves that you should un-friend your ex on Facebook” George Dvorsky argues that maintaining a Facebook friendship with an ex only hinders the healing process.